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March 8, 2012

Watchmakers Push Into New Realms of Luxury

Luxury fashion brands have been striking out into haute horlogerie. Now, luxury watch houses are fighting back, diversifying into luxury fashion accessories.
March 8, 2012

A Study in Bringing Back a Brand

Omega embraced quartz watches, which never caught on in the luxury market, in the 1970s, losing some of its prestige. It began its return by marketing a timepiece with co-axial technology in 1999.
March 8, 2012

Wandering Back in Time

The "floating hour dial" that became popular in the 17th century gets a modern look with the Parmigiani Toric Minute Repeater.
March 8, 2012

A Watch ‘Detective’ Searches for Rare Timepieces

From his family store in northern Italy, Ennio Barozzii has developed a reputation for finding -- or making -- the right watch for his demanding customers.
March 7, 2012

Isabel Lopez-Quesada’s Elegant Villa

In a leafy Madrid neighborhood, the decorator converts a former wax factory into a graceful home and work space
March 6, 2012

Maya Romanoff’s New Manhattan Showroom

The Chicago-based company unveils a state-of-the-art New York showcase for its exquisitely inventive wall coverings
March 5, 2012

Architect John Pawson’s "A Visual Inventory"

In his new monograph, the minimalist architect shares personal photographs of vistas, buildings, and views that inspire him
March 1, 2012

The Latest in Stylish Design and Renovation

(Slide show) Our editors pick products that are guaranteed to add punch to any project
March 1, 2012

Alarm Clock Apps Tailored to Your Taste

Specialized alarm clocks are available for skiers, surfers and fans of insults, Eminem, Beyoncé, Jesus and public radio, just for starters.
February 29, 2012

A Stellar Renovation in New York City

Writer Brad Goldfarb has learned a thing or two from living with Alfredo Paredes, an interior-design force at Ralph Lauren. The couple's East Village duplex is a testament to their creative synergy